Wheaton Mall shooting update: Juvenile victim shot, suspect arrested as police reveal new details

A 13-year-old boy was shot in the leg at Wheaton Mall in Maryland on Friday evening.

Montgomery County Police responded to the shooting at the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road at approximately 6pm.

The juvenile victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A juvenile male suspect has been taken into custody.

Police confirmed the scene is secure and investigation is active.